Antik Batik Raffia Braided Tote in Tan
Shoulder Bag / Tote; Specifically a soft-sided woven basket silhouette with braided cord handles. · Antik Batik, founded by Gabriella Cortese. A premium contemporary brand known for ethical 'boho-chic' luxury and artisanal techniques.
Collection: Antik Batik Handmade Raffia Collection; typically part of their permanent Spring/Summer seasonal offerings.
Style
Shoulder Bag / Tote; Specifically a soft-sided woven basket silhouette with braided cord handles.
Brand
Antik Batik, founded by Gabriella Cortese. A premium contemporary brand known for ethical 'boho-chic' luxury and artisanal techniques.
Material
Body made of woven raffia (natural palm fiber); handles and logo patch are crafted from vegetable-tanned cowhide leather. Construction involves crochet weaving and hand-stitched leather applique.
Dimensions
Width: 35cm (13.7"), Height: 24cm (9.4"), Depth: 12cm (4.7"), Strap Drop: 25cm (9.8"). This is a medium-to-large capacity tote.
Description
An iconic example of artisanal luxury, this Antik Batik tote blends high-fashion design with traditional craftsmanship. The tactile raffia body provides a summer-ready aesthetic, while the sturdy braided leather handles offer durability for daily use. It is a quintessential bohemian accessory designed for effortless travel and resort wear.
Key Features
Hand-woven raffia texture, distinctive 'AB' embossed leather patch with whipstitch detailing, and thick-gauge braided leather straps.
Material & Construction
Body made of woven raffia (natural palm fiber); handles and logo patch are crafted from vegetable-tanned cowhide leather. Construction involves crochet weaving and hand-stitched leather applique.
Color & Pattern
Natural straw/beige body with cognac brown leather accents. The pattern is a horizontal ribbed crochet weave with no graphic print.
Hardware Details
Minimalist antique-style hardware, including dark brass-tone eyelets/grommets for strap reinforcement and a silver-tone keychain charm attachment featuring red heart/star accents.
Interior Description
Typically unlined or lined with lightweight cotton canvas; likely features one small interior leather slip pocket with an embossed logo brand stamp.
Closure Type
Open top or single magnetic snap closure (partially visible structure suggests a magnetic button closure at the center).
Strap & Handle Details
Twin braided leather shoulder straps that are threaded through reinforced leather grommets on the bag's face and back.
Craftsmanship Details
Features hand-braided straps and hand-applied whipstitching on the logo patch. The raffia is machine-crocheted for durability but finished by hand.
Authentication Indicators
Symmetry of the leather patch stitching, the specific 'AB' serif logo embossing depth, and the consistent weave density of the raffia body.
Origin & Manufacturing
Designed in France; Manufacturing likely in Indonesia or Madagascar, utilizing traditional local weaving and braiding ateliers.
Era & Period
2000s–2010s Boho-Chic Revival; characterized by the 'Global Nomad' aesthetic popularized by icons like Sienna Miller.
Age Estimate
Circa 2010–2015 based on the specific leather logo patch shape and the 'AB' embossed branding style.
Cultural Significance
A staple of the mid-2000s festival and European holiday style, representing a shift toward artisanal, non-industrialized luxury goods.
Condition Notes
Very Good; showing minor fraying of raffia fibers (common with natural materials), light patina and scuffing on the leather handles, and some darkening of the leather grommet surrounds.
Value Estimate
Retail: $250-$350; Resale: $60-$120 depending on the state of the raffia fibers and leather handle wear.
Care & Maintenance
Avoid heavy rain to prevent raffia swelling; treat leather handles with cream to prevent cracking. Store stuffed with tissue in a dry dust bag to maintain the soft shape.
Similar Handbags
Loewe Raffia Basket Bag (more structured), Vanessa Bruno Cabas Tote (sequinned canvas), or Isabel Marant Woven Totes.
Interesting Facts
The brand's founder, Gabriella Cortese, pioneered the 'boho-chic' movement by working directly with artisans in Bali and India, making these bags early examples of socially conscious fashion.